“Efflux of Time Cannot Validate Construction Raised in Derogation of a Statutory Town Planning Scheme”, In a significant ruling reinforcing the sanctity of town planning schemes
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“Inherent Powers Must Be Invoked When Continuation Becomes Abuse of Process”, In a significant ruling on the misuse of criminal law in consensual relationship disputes, the
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“A witness is not a tape recorder to reproduce the exact words... It is not open to any court to start with a presumption that extra-judicial
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“Wilful Disobedience Must Be Clear and Deliberate – If Two Interpretations Are Possible, Contempt Will Not Lie”, In a significant ruling delineating the limits of contempt jurisdiction,
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“A Detention Order Founded on Stale Material Is Punishment Without Trial”, In a significant reaffirmation of constitutional safeguards under Article 21, the Karnataka High Court quashed
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“Presumption of Innocence Ends With Conviction – Suspension of Sentence Requires Stricter Scrutiny”, In a stern refusal to grant post-conviction bail to former MLA Kuldeep Singh
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In a decisive ruling on stamp duty liability in corporate amalgamations, the Bombay High Court in Schaeffler India Ltd. v. Chief Controlling Revenue Authority, Pune reaffirmed
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Punjab & Haryana High Court partly allowed the Insurance Company’s appeal, modifying the compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal while firmly upholding the
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Change of Counsel Not Ground to Recall Witness, Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Section 482 CrPC filed by an accused seeking recall of
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“Acceptance of such reasons would amount to accepting the advocate’s negligence without any material and without hearing the advocate” – In a significant ruling reinforcing litigant
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In a significant ruling reaffirming the primacy of Article 21 over statutory embargoes, the Kerala High Court on 24 February 2026 allowed Criminal Appeal and granted
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“Once you take a chance in the process, you can’t turn around and challenge it” – Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling concerning the
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“The power to impose punishment of imprisonment for life without remission was conferred only on the Constitutional Courts and not on the Sessions Courts.” — In a
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“Litigant Who Pollutes the Stream of Justice Is Not Entitled to Relief” – In a strongly worded and reportable judgment Punjab and Haryana High Court
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“Threat under Section 503 IPC is not confined to verbal intimidation — any act capable of creating a reasonable apprehension of injury or death can
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“Foundational Requirement of Public View Missing – Complaint Silent on Time, Place, and Presence of Witnesses”, Delhi High Court set aside the conviction of a
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“The expression ‘उस विभाग में कार्यरत मानते हुए’ must be purposively construed to mean real and meaningful integration of absorbed employees”, In
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“Solitary Act of Assault, Though Involving a Child, Cannot Be Criminalised as Child Abuse Under Goa Children’s Act” – In a detailed and nuanced judgment
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“When Document and Its Contents Are Admitted, No Further Proof Is Required”, In a significant ruling that blends commercial justice with procedural clarity, the Bombay High
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“When Star Witnesses Are Named but Not Produced, Doubt Becomes Inevitable” – In a telling judgment underscoring the prosecution’s duty to present the best available
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“If Dismissal Is Justified For Verbal Abuse, Physical Assault Stands On A Stronger Footing”, Supreme Court of India delivered a reportable judgment reinforcing the limits
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“Dispute Inter Se Between the Parties Has Civil Colour” – In a significant ruling underscoring the distinction between civil disputes and criminal prosecution, the Supreme
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“Interest of justice would be served by modifying the sentence… to life imprisonment for a period of twenty years without remission”, In a significant ruling
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“We Cannot Find Even a Pretense of Compliance with Statutory Timelines” – In a powerful reaffirmation of the supremacy of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,
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“Debenture Trust Deed Cannot Be Rewritten By E-Mails”, In a strong reaffirmation of the limited scope of adjudication under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy
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“Section 152 CPC Cannot Be Used To Rewrite Compensation Under The Guise Of Clarification”, In a significant ruling clarifying the law on deduction of
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“NCLT Cannot Be Elevated To A Superior Court Exercising Judicial Review Over Sovereign Action”, In a decisive pronouncement reinforcing the constitutional discipline between special statutes, the Supreme Court
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“Anticipatory Bail Cannot Be Based On Hypothetical Fear Of Arrest”, Supreme Court of India clarified the legal position on anticipatory bail in complaint cases where the
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Supreme Court affirming the conviction of several accused under Section 135(1)(b)(i) of the Customs Act, 1962, while reducing their sentence to the period already undergone.
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"When Repeated Blows Are Inflicted On The Parietal And Temporal Regions With Lathis Resulting In Bone-Deep Lacerations, Fractures And Brain Damage — It Cannot Be
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Intention To Kill Need Not Be Proved — It Is Enough That The Accused Intended To Inflict The Specific Injury That Was Sufficient In The
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“In an Unlawful Assembly, Each Member is Equally Responsible — Individual Overt Act Not Required at Bail Stage”, On 23 February 2026, the Supreme Court
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"The Insurer Cannot Be Made Liable To Reimburse The Penalty Amount — The Employer, Because Of His Own Fault And Negligence, Will Have To Bear
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“Vacancies Mean Posts Actually Available – Not Administrative Excuses”, In a decisive ruling that finally draws the curtain on a decade-long recruitment controversy, the Supreme Court of
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"Non-Maintenance of Form F Is The Springboard For Commission of Offence of Foeticide, Not Just a Clerical Error", Today, On February 23, 2026, the Supreme Court
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"The Ratio In Ravindra Kumar Extends Only To The Illegality of The Search and Not To Automatic Quashing of The Complaint", Today, On February 23, 2026,
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The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, as updated up to 10.02.2026, mark a significant expansion of India’s regulatory framework governing
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“When a claim of a right is legal and justified, relief must follow… Balancing of equities is not to be confused with avoiding or postponing the
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“Continuation Was to Protect Public, Not to Benefit Licensees” — In a powerful reaffirmation of the binding nature of its earlier 2G verdict, the Supreme Court on
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“Possession Without Occupancy Certificate Is No Possession In The Eye Of Law”, In a significant ruling reinforcing homebuyers’ rights, the Supreme Court on 20 February
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“Efflux of Time Cannot Validate Construction Raised in Derogation of a Statutory Town Planning Scheme”, In a significant ruling reinforcing the sanctity of town planning schemes
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“Inherent Powers Must Be Invoked When Continuation Becomes Abuse of Process”, In a significant ruling on the misuse of criminal law in consensual relationship disputes, the
read more
“A witness is not a tape recorder to reproduce the exact words... It is not open to any court to start with a presumption that extra-judicial
read more
“Wilful Disobedience Must Be Clear and Deliberate – If Two Interpretations Are Possible, Contempt Will Not Lie”, In a significant ruling delineating the limits of contempt jurisdiction,
read more
“A Detention Order Founded on Stale Material Is Punishment Without Trial”, In a significant reaffirmation of constitutional safeguards under Article 21, the Karnataka High Court quashed
read more
“Presumption of Innocence Ends With Conviction – Suspension of Sentence Requires Stricter Scrutiny”, In a stern refusal to grant post-conviction bail to former MLA Kuldeep Singh
read more
In a decisive ruling on stamp duty liability in corporate amalgamations, the Bombay High Court in Schaeffler India Ltd. v. Chief Controlling Revenue Authority, Pune reaffirmed
read more
Punjab & Haryana High Court partly allowed the Insurance Company’s appeal, modifying the compensation awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal while firmly upholding the
read more
Change of Counsel Not Ground to Recall Witness, Delhi High Court dismissed a petition under Section 482 CrPC filed by an accused seeking recall of
read more
“Acceptance of such reasons would amount to accepting the advocate’s negligence without any material and without hearing the advocate” – In a significant ruling reinforcing litigant
read more
In a significant ruling reaffirming the primacy of Article 21 over statutory embargoes, the Kerala High Court on 24 February 2026 allowed Criminal Appeal and granted
read more
“Once you take a chance in the process, you can’t turn around and challenge it” – Delhi High Court, in a significant ruling concerning the
read more
“The power to impose punishment of imprisonment for life without remission was conferred only on the Constitutional Courts and not on the Sessions Courts.” — In a
read more
“Litigant Who Pollutes the Stream of Justice Is Not Entitled to Relief” – In a strongly worded and reportable judgment Punjab and Haryana High Court
read more
“Threat under Section 503 IPC is not confined to verbal intimidation — any act capable of creating a reasonable apprehension of injury or death can
read more
“Foundational Requirement of Public View Missing – Complaint Silent on Time, Place, and Presence of Witnesses”, Delhi High Court set aside the conviction of a
read more
“The expression ‘उस विभाग में कार्यरत मानते हुए’ must be purposively construed to mean real and meaningful integration of absorbed employees”, In
read more
“Solitary Act of Assault, Though Involving a Child, Cannot Be Criminalised as Child Abuse Under Goa Children’s Act” – In a detailed and nuanced judgment
read more
“When Document and Its Contents Are Admitted, No Further Proof Is Required”, In a significant ruling that blends commercial justice with procedural clarity, the Bombay High
read more
“When Star Witnesses Are Named but Not Produced, Doubt Becomes Inevitable” – In a telling judgment underscoring the prosecution’s duty to present the best available
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In the contemporary landscape of the Indian criminal justice system, DNA profiling has transitioned from a "novelty" to the "gold standard" of forensic evidence. However, for
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Possession is the law’s most practical concept. Before a court reaches the higher question—“who is the owner?”—it often asks the simpler, urgent question—“who is in possession, and
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Appreciating evidence in civil litigation requires adherence to strict principles under the Indian Evidence Act, the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), and binding judicial precedents. Courts
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In the world of law, the doctrine of Res Judicata serves as a cornerstone for upholding judicial efficiency and finality. Res judicata, meaning "a matter already judged,"
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"Copyright law, a delicate balance of protecting creativity while fostering innovation." – Indian Judiciary- Introduction: Safeguarding Creativity Through the Copyright Act
In a world
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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